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NC53 EHX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,702 mi
Last recorded142,702 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 EHX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 142,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 138,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 135,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,120 miles

Centre Rear seat belt sticking when pulled out

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside both look under inflated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 130,120 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16w (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bent

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside both look under inflated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 119,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 105,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 105,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,532 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,026 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 58,026 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,075 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,355 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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NC53 EHX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC53 EHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NC53 EHX registered?

NC53 EHX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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